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John C. Coughenour

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Biography

Born 1941 in Pittsburgh, KS

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 11, 1981, to a seat vacated by Morell E. Sharp. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1981, and received commission on September 28, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on July 27, 2006.

Education:
Kansas State College of Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University), B.S., 1963
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1966

Professional Career:
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1966-1981
Assistant professor of law, University of Washington, 1970-1973

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- Current
Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on July 27, 2006.
Attorney
Private practice, Seattle, Washington
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Assistant professor of law
University of Washington
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Education
University of Iowa
J.D. (1966)
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Kansas State College of Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University)
B.S. (1963)
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Websites & Blogs
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United States District Court, Western District of Washington
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Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
United States Courthouse
700 Stewart Street, Suite 16229
Seattle, WA 98101-9906
Telephone: (206) 370-8800